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| Subject: Mess hall warning labels 2/29/2012, 9:05 am | |
| http://cnsnews.com/news/article/army-dietitian-touts-warning-labels-desserts-and-fried-foods-mess-hallsArmy Dietitian Touts Warning Labels for Desserts and Fried Foods at Mess HallsThe healthy eating campaign has the U.S. military in its sights. During a panel discussion Thursday on how government can promote healthy eating habits, the U.S. Army touted its mess hall labeling system that places warning on desserts and fried foods. The event, held at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, saw Lt. Col. Sonya Cable highlight the “Go for Green” program, which labels healthy foods green, moderate foods amber, and high calorie foods red. The nutrition education program alerts soldiers that “red” foods like bacon and apple pie should only be eaten rarely, with a warning: “limit intake.” Foods labeled green, however, such as mustard greens, are deemed “premium fuel for the soldier athlete,” “fresh and flavorful” and “nutrient dense.” Soldiers are advised to eat these frequently. Cable represents the U.S. Army Soldier Fueling Initiative, which is remaking dining facilities at Initial Military Training sites across the country. She currently serves as a dietitian and the Chief of the Human Dimensions Division within the Initial Military Training Center of Excellence.Proper nutrition for soldiers is important. They need to keep their energy level high so they do not become exhausted while burning all those Qurans. | |
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